Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Some Facilities and Amenities Reopening In Orillia
Some facilities and amenities in Orillia are reopening today, with COVID-19 health and safety measures in place. "It's very encouraging that we are moving into Step 3 of the Province's reopening plan ...
Jul 26, 2021
Special Air Quality Statement In Effect
A Special Air Quality Statement is in effect for most of south-central Ontario. Environment Canada says high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are possible today. It says smoke pl...
Jul 26, 2021
Drunk In Downtown Orillia Leads To Weapon/Drug Charges: OPP
Police say a drunk man in downtown Orillia has led to drug and weapon-related charges. Just before 3am Sunday, officers noticed an intoxicated man on Mississauga Street and after a brief investigation...
Jul 26, 2021 Ontario Provincial Police
Homophobic Graffiti Found In Gravenhurst Ahead Of Pride Event
Gravenhurst OPP are investigating an incident involving homophobic graffiti. Police say sometime overnight on Monday, July 19th, derogatory words were spray-painted on the pavement in front of the dri...
Jul 26, 2021 Image from OPP Twitter
Mary Simon Officially Becomes Canada's Next Governor General Today
Mary Simon will officially become Canada's governor general today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, as his choice to be the Queen's representativ...
Jul 26, 2021
Rec Room Barrie Opens Today
Adults in Barrie have a new place to play. The Rec Room is opening today in Park Place. The Cineplex business has more than a hundred games and activities, including virtual reality, bowling, ping pon...
Jul 26, 2021
Man Arrested Following Weapons Investigation In Orillia
A 43 year old man has been arrested, after a search warrant was executed in Orillia. Officers executed the warrant early Friday morning at a home on West Street South, where the suspect was arrested. ...
Jul 25, 2021
Affordable Housing Survey In South Georgian Bay
The Collingwood Affordable Housing Task Force and partners have launched a survey: for those experiencing difficulties with housing. The results will help inform decisions on opportunities to address ...
Jul 25, 2021
Registration Is Now Open For Rockin The River
Registration is now open for Rockin the River! It is a guided tour where participants will either kayak or canoe down the Nottawasaga River and along the way there will be 8 different spots where musi...
Jul 25, 2021
Province Investing In Three Barrie Businesses
The Ontario government is supporting innovation and helping to strengthen local economies by investing more than $2.8 million in three Barrie-area businesses through the Regional Development Program. ...
Jul 23, 2021